PROMOTING WISE CHOICES FOR SHARED PROSPERITY

Editorial: “NC not investing in education,” Greenville Daily Reflector, September 7, 2011

“Pre-K ruling stands, but GOP is critical,” News and Observer, September 7, 2011

“UNCW students feeling pinch of budget cuts,” Wilmington Star News, September 2, 2011

Editorial: “Budget cuts keep students out of school,” Winston-Salem Journal, August 29, 2011

Editorial: “Order Up – Statehouse leaders owe an accounting on jobs,” Fayetteville Observer, August 29, 2011

“NC Government Losses Push Jobless Rate to 10%,” AP, August 19, 2011

“235 Teachers Assistants Cut,” The Robesonian, August 13, 2011

“More than 50 Teachers Assistants Lose Jobs in Pitt County,” WNCT, August 11, 2011

Op-Ed: “Sales tax holidays and twisted systems,” News & Observer, August 5, 2011

“New Data: Taxes don’t make people move between states,” The Progressive Pulse, August 4, 2011

“Unemployment rate jumps as state sheds jobs,” The Progressive Pulse, July 22, 2011

“Could budget cuts threaten the NC state tree?,” The Progressive Pulse, July 19, 2011

“Ruling strikes caps on pre-K,” Charlotte Observer, July 19, 2011

“NC budget unpopularity continues to grow,” Public Policy Polling, July 12, 2011

“Cuts for Governor’s School may end summer program for gifted students,” News & Observer, July 7, 2011

Cut will be nearly 18 percent at UNC Chapel Hill,” News & Observer, July 7, 2011

“Fewer college students to receive financial aid,” WRAL, July 6, 2011

“Golden Leaf Foundation may be less effective,” Winston-Salem Journal, July 5, 2011

“Director of the N.C. Budget & Tax Center discusses the ripple effect of the new state budget,” NC Policy Watch, July 5, 2011

“Cuts to early childhood programming will be costly,” NC Policy Watch, July 1, 2011

“NC sales tax falls 1 percent; gas tax rises,” WRAL.com, July 1, 2011

“Many N.C. teaching programs gutted or left on budget scrap heap,” The Macon County News, June 30, 2011

“N.C. budget among new laws taking effect Friday,” Greensboro News-Record, June 29, 2011

“Harnett libraries to close for budget cuts,” WRAL.com, June 29, 2011

“Domestic violence writ large,” NC Policy Watch, June 29, 2011

LTE: “Budget represents our values,” Wilmington Star News, June 28, 2011

“Pink-slipped by the state?,” NC Policy Watch, June 28, 2011

Court hearing seeks to square N.C. budget, educational rights,” Fayetteville Observer, June 23, 2011

N.C. budget reality: Do same with less,” The Charlotte Post, June 22, 2011

“Monday Numbers,” NC Policy Watch, June 20, 2011

“Time to Face the Music,” NC Policy Watch, June 17th, 2011

“Battleground North Carolina: Midnight Madness and the Southern Backlash,” Huffington Post, June 16th, 2011

“Sorry, South Carolina,” News & Observer, June 15, 2011

“Together NC holds send-off party for North Carolina’s progress,” Indyweek.com, June 15, 2011

“NC lawmakers vote to override historic veto,” NBC17.com, June 15, 2011

“Democratic defectors still back vetoed NC budget,” WRAL.com, June 14, 2011

“House veto override vote scheduled for Wednesday,” News & Observer, June 13, 2011

“State budget will leave 30,000 without jobs, BTC analysts say,” The Progressive Pulse, June 13, 2011

“Perdue vetoes NC budget,” Elizabeth City Daily Advance, June 12, 2011

“GOP confident before NC budget showdown this week,” Greenwich Time, June 12, 2011

“Lemonade Stand in Elizabethtown raises money for kids programs,” WECT.com, June 6, 2011

“Berger: Who cares if Perdue signs the budget,” News & Observer, June 4, 2011

“Gov: Won’t hesitate to veto budget,” News & Observer, June 4, 2011

“N.C. Budget and Tax Center Statement on the Legislative Budget,” The Progressive Pulse, June 4, 2011

“GOP lawmakers send budget to Perdue,” WRAL.com, June 4, 2011

“Hill has no qualms in casting swing vote,” Star News Online, June 3, 2011

“NC GOP fight with Perdue rises over $19.7 B budget,” Washington Examiner, June 3, 2011

“New Senate Budget: Where did the extra $252 million come from?” The Progressive Pulse, June 1, 2011

“Lawmakers reach bipartisan budget compromise,” WRAL.com, May 31, 2011

“NC budget agreement proposal unveiled in Senate,” Charlotte Observer, May 31, 2011

“NC budget packed with policy changes,” Charlotte Observer, May 28, 2011

“Possible NC budget deal saves teaching assistants,” Bloomberg Businessweek, May 27, 2011

“The possible follies of a budget deal,” NC Policy Watch, May 27, 2011

“Patrol puts all promotions and training on hold,” News & Observer, May 26, 2011

“No budget conference?,” Greensboro News-Record, May 25, 2011

“Perdue readying the veto stamp?,” The Progressive Pulse, May 24, 2011

“The false hope of corporate tax cuts,” NC Policy Watch, May 24, 2011

“Cuts to NC juvenile justice budget pose ‘public safety issues’ ” WRAL.Com, May 23, 2011

“Proposed cuts frustrate school officials, students, Dems,” WRAL.com, May 11, 2011

“Senate confirms it will squeeze even more from education,” The Progressive Pulse, May 10, 2011

“NC budget would cut aid for needy at community colleges, keep public school loans current,” WTKR.com, May 9, 2011

“Perdue benefits from Democratic OK’s for NC budget,” WRAL.com, May 8, 2011

“Lawmakers told to do ‘right,’ ” The Laurinburg Exchange, May 6, 2011

“Debate rages as NC budget vote nears,” The Charlotte Observer, April 28, 2011

“NC budget cuts target services, jobs,” The Charlotte Post, April 27, 2011

“Higher fees in NC budget bill get panel review,” News & Observer, April 26, 2011

“Falling Behind in North Carolina: Child Development,” The Progressive Pulse, April 25, 2011

“Falling Behind in North Carolina: Community Colleges,” The Progressive Pulse, April 25, 2011

“Read the fine print: Special Provisions,” The Progressive Pulse, April 21, 2011

“House Republicans seek to finish next step in NC budget,” WRAL.com, April 21, 2011

“House budget schedule,” Greensboro News-Record, April 20, 2011

“Something to consider before cutting the UNC system,” NC Policy Watch, April 18, 2011

“BTC Director Alexandra Forter Sirota on the House budget and the need for tax modernization,” NC Policy Watch, April 18, 2011

“Education among deepest cuts in proposed NC budget,” WNCT.com, April 14, 2011

“GOP budget slices state jobs,” News & Observer, April 13, 2011

“NC Budget Cuts Deep Into Education,” NBC 17 (video), April 13, 2011

“State Board, DPI respond to proposed education cuts,” NC Policy Watch, April 13, 2011

“GOP budget makes big cuts to public safety, consolidates agencies,” News & Observer, April 12, 2011

“GOP health budget cuts mental health, social programs,” News & Observer, April 12, 2011

“GOP proposes $1.25 billion in cuts to UNC system, K-12 education” News & Observer, April 12, 2011

“House Republicans Roll Out spending plan,” WRAL.com, April 12, 2011

“Together NC’s reaction to House Budget Subcommittee Recommendations,” The Progressive Pulse, April 12, 2011

“NC budget cuts may slice public safety programs,” Charlotte Observer, April 5, 2011

“Tillis: If revenue numbers are good, we may ‘ratchet’ back cuts,” The Progressive Pulse, March 29, 2011

“During Asheville interview, UNC President says he’s alarmed by budget cuts,” Asheville Citizen-Times, March 29, 2011

“New report shows just how bad the GOP budget targets are,” The Progressive Pulse, March 21, 2011

“Budget-savings bill going to NC governor’s desk,” WRAL.com, March 15, 2011

“HHS Approps ‘votes’ to slash budget,” NC Policy Watch, March 15, 2011

“In Asheville, Gov. Perdue vows no retreat on schools,” Asheville Citizen-Times, March 14, 2011

“John Sanders discusses strategies for NC budget cuts,” Daily Tarheel, March 14, 2011

“NC education budget options bring sharp responses,” Elizabeth City Daily Advance, March 10, 2011

“Robeson County leaders say NC budget plan could force tax hike,” Fayetteville Observer, March 8, 2011

“Nonprofits’ funding in jeapordy,” Winston-Salem Journal, March 6, 2011

“Report: Governor’s budget defies most pessimistic predictions, preserves vital investments,” NC Policy Watch, March 3, 2011

“Unemployment Adding to NC Budget Hole,” WLTX.com, February 27th, 2011

“Don’t push budget woes on to counties,” Charlotte Observer, February 22nd, 2011

“Rally in Asheville targets budget cuts: Agencies look for revenue resources,” Asheville Citizen-Times, February 22nd, 2011

“‘Temporary’ taxes biggest bone of contention in state budget,” ENCToday.com, February 20th, 2011

“Perdue outlines cuts, keeps most of temporary sales tax in place,” WRAL.com, February 17th, 2011

“Perdue unveils budget; 10,000 state jobs cut,” WNCT (video), February 17th, 2011

“Perdue’s speech leaves progressives wondering where she stands on cuts,” The American Independent, February 15th, 2011

“State of the state reviews coming in,” M2M Politics, February 15, 2011

“Purdue urges cut in business taxes,” News & Observer, February 15th, 2011

“Governor says budget cuts won’t touch teaching jobs,” Star News Online, February 14th, 2011

“North Carolina Charities Appeal to State Pride to Temper Budget Cuts,” The Chronicle of Philanthropy, February 10th, 2011

“Perdue: State deficit cut by $1B,” WRAL.com, February 9th, 2011

“Former Gov. Jim Hunt discusses taxes and NC budget shortfall,” The Progressive Pulse (audio), February 8th, 2011

“Relying on cuts alone will damage N.C.’s competitiveness,” Charlotte Observer, February 8th, 2011

“Perdue ready to fight on schools and incentives,” Raleigh News & Observer, February 8th, 2011

“Southern states urged to focus long-term,” Philanthropy Journal, February 8th, 2011

“A budget to protect families,” Raleigh News & Observer, February 4th, 2011

“Together NC disses South Carolina,” Raleigh News & Observer, February 3rd, 2011

“Business leaders urge Perdue to keep tax options open,” Raleigh News & Observer, February 3rd, 2011

“Together NC, Treasurer Cowell push solutions for budget gap,” The North Carolina Independent News, February 1st, 2011

“Thousands of state jobs might be cut to balance budget,” Raleigh News & Observer, January 30th, 2011

“Tech schools brace for cuts,” Raleigh News & Observer, January 29th, 2011

“Online Ad by Together NC Warns of Budget Cuts,” The American Independent, January, 26, 2011

“GOP to take reigns in Assembly facing budget dilemma,” Winston-Salem Jounal, January 23, 2011

“Budget Already Dominates State Legislators’ Attention,” Wilmington Star-News, January 20, 2011

Together NC Launches Ad Campaign, July 30, 2009

“Lawmakers: NC gov wants up to $1.5 bilion in new taxes,” News and Observer, June 17, 2009

 

“NC groups rally for more taxes, preserve services,” Charlotte Observer, June 16, 2009

“Organizations protest the state budget,” WTVD ABC 11, June 15, 2009

“Budget rally,” NBC 17, June 15, 2009

“Why pick on the kids? Advocates plead with lawmakers not to cut therapy funding,” Greenville Daily Reflector, June 10, 2009

“Non-Profit groups press lawmakers to raise taxes,” Rocky Mount Telegram, June 5, 2009

“Residents plea with state to save programs,” Durham Herald-Sun, June 4, 2009

“Speakers call for tax increase to avoid cuts in state services,” Winston-Salem Journal, June 4, 2009

“Budget Battle: To Tax or Not to Tax?” NBC 17, June 3, 2009

“A plea for taxes — more taxes,” News & Observer, June 3, 2009

“Town Hall meeting here,”  Durham Herald-Sun, June 3, 2009

“Groups rally for tax increases amid plans for cuts,” News 14, June 2, 2009

“House looks to cut another $265m from human services,” WRAL, June 2,2009

“Groups call for more taxes to save programs,” WRAL, June 2, 2009

“Monday at the NC General Assembly,” Greenville Daily Reflector, June 2, 2009

“Group says cuts to NC budget alone would devastate,”  Associated Press, June 2, 2009

“Budget segment,” Lockwood Phillips show, WTKF 107.1 FM and WJNC 1240 AM,2009

Groups say cuts alone would devastate,” NBC 17, June 2, 2009

“More taxes, please,” Under the Dome (News & Observer blog), June 2, 2009

“Rally pushes NC legislature to raise taxes,” Charlotte Observer, June 2, 2009

“Nonprofits want tax hike,” ABC 11, June 2, 2009

“Group says cuts to NC budget alone would devastate,”  Associated Press, June 2, 2009

“The long view: economic health hinges on tax reform  (editorial),” Greenville Daily Reflector, June 2, 2009

“Together NC segment,” News 14, June 2, 2009

“Advocates push for tax increases,” Asheville Citizen-Times, June 2, 2009

“Bind puts pinch on services,”  Winston-Salem, June 1,2009

“Justice Center Analyst: Expand Sales Tax ,” Elizabeth City Daily Advance , May 22, 2009

“Advocates: ‘Balanced approach’ to taxes needed”, Elizabeth City Daily Advance, May 22, 2009

“Forum seeks input on public investment,” Elizabeth City Daily Advance, May 21, 2009

“Business big on state tax plans,” N&O, Apr. 15, 2009

“Cuts hurt children ,” N&O editorial, Apr. 10, 2009

“Perdue lays out austere budget plans,” N&O, Mar. 18, 2009

“Now the real fight begins,” N&O, Mar.18, 2009

Senate budget proposal “strays from key principles”
News release, Apr. 8

Editorial: “Subsidy’ wrong word”
N&O, Feb. 27

“Tax increases, furloughs on lawmakers’ table,”
WRAL, Feb. 26

“Groups organize to limit budget cuts,”
N&O, Feb. 25

“Nonprofits protest potential budget cuts,”
NBC-17, Feb. 24, 2009

“Together NC,”
WUNC, Feb. 24

“Coalition forms to fight NC human service cuts,”
WRAL, Feb. 24

“Coalition to push for budget priorities,”
Asheville Citizen-Times, Feb. 24, 2009

“$3.7B in stimulus for NC doesn’t end budget cuts,”
Associated Press, Feb. 22, 2009